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            SYRIA
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Syria is a country in
southwest Asia that borders on
the Mediterranean Sea in the
west. Much of the country is
mountainous desert behind a
narrow fertile coastal plain
that has hot dry summers and
mild wet winters. About 50% of
the work force get their
living from agriculture.
Sheep, goats and cattle are
raised, and cotton, barley,
wheat, tobacco, fruit and
vegetables are grown. Reserves
of oil are small but enough to
make the country self-
sufficient and to provide
three-quarters of the nation's
export earnings.

Area (Sq. Km.): 185,180

Population: 12,471,000

Capital: Damascus

Language:
Arabic

Religion:
Sunni Moslem 74%
other Moslem 16%
Christian 10%

Government Type:
Republic under military regime

Currency: Syrian pound

Embassy:
8 Belgrave Square
London
SW1X 8PH
0171-245-9012

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Foreign Office Advice:

Normal care and precautions
should be taken.

For more information ring:

 Foreign Office Travel Unit

       0171-270-4129